Expressing feelings is one of the necessary skills for a child’s development and personal, social and emotional growth. Mental health expert Dr.

Nathalie Al-Hajj reveals the importance of games that help the child express his feelings. When parents show their feelings openly and honestly, they teach their children that feelings are normal and acceptable, she says. Children may need help expressing their feelings, so expressive tools can be used, such as drawing or playing with dolls, pictures, and drawings.